Joy of Cooking Italian Meatballs, by John Rietz

This recipe is halfway between what I made at Circle Pines and the actual Joy of Cooking Recipe

• 1 1/2 lb ground beef (or 3/4 lb each ground beef and pork)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
• 2 slices of bread, soaked in milk
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 3 tablespoons dry red wine (optional)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Combine all ingredients by hand, form (by hand or spoon) into 1 1/2 inch balls on an ungreased cookie sheet, and bake @ 350 degrees F for thirty minutes.